RCN says flat rate does not ‘accurately reflect the level of responsibility expected of staff’
Clinical
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is concerned with decisions that are made on behalf of adults who lack the capacity to make those decis
Custodial environments have traditionally been overlooked as centres of learning for students from all health and social care backgr
This article reviews current practice in relation to extubation and the relative merits of the available techniques.
Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI), also known as nosocomial infection, is one of the main causes of adverse events in the neona
The aim of this article is to reinforce good practice in insertion and removal techniques for peripheral intravenous cannulation.
<p>Students may often feel confused about what is expected of their work at different academic levels.
<p>Using an inhaler device correctly is essential to ensure that patients receive maximum benefit from their prescribed medication.
<p>Perineal wounds are common and occur spontaneously during labour.
<p>Effective pre-operative assessment improves patient outcomes by ensuring that individuals are adequately prepared for anaesthesia, surgery and the post-operative period
<p>Nurses are integral to the blood transfusion process.
<p>This article aims to update nurses who are experienced in obtaining cervical samples and stimulate interest in health professionals who wish to undertake the procedure
<p>This article discusses certain variables relating to the characteristics of people who assault nurses, including patients, relatives and friends.
<p>Multi-centred research studies provide an evidence base to guide nursing practice. However, little has been written about the processes involved in setting up such projects.
<p>Drains are a common feature of the post-operative management of surgical patients. While drains serve an important function they are also associated with complications such as haemorrhage, tissue inflammation, retrograde bacterial migration and drain entrapment.
<p>This article outlines the principles of respiratory assessment. It is intended to be a learning tool for all nurses, however, it may have more relevance for nurses on general wards.
<p>Aim To administer the Smith Intuition Instrument to a sample of registered nurses to clarify its factors and test convergent validity.</p> <p>Methods The Smith Intuition Instrument (27 items), a subscale of the Miller Intuitiveness Instrument (18 items), and demographic quest
<p>It is essential that nurses recognise the consequences of patients acquiring a healthcare-associated infection (HCAI).
<p>The intrauterine device or system is a safe and effective method of contraception. This article provides a practical, step-by-step guide on how to fit these devices and the advice that needs to be offered to women choosing this method.
